OnePlus 13 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the OnePlus 13 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 121.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.